Physician and Prescriber Defense

The attorneys in our Government Enforcement, Compliance and White Collar Litigation group have substantial experience in representing physicians and other medical providers in investigations, lawsuits, and administrative actions relating to prescribing practices – particularly those involving opioids and drug addiction treatment. These matters have spanned many jurisdictions and investigative agencies, including the DEA, FBI, IRS, and HHS-OIG as well as state attorneys general and local law enforcement.

The government’s increased use of data analytics to identify statistical outliers and unusual prescribing patterns frequently ensnares physicians and their staff in criminal and civil investigations and lawsuits. Early and proactive involvement by counsel is crucial in these important cases.

Our attorneys are recognized as experts in this area and are frequently asked to speak on these topics including in the following: